US government starts likely brief shutdown as House fails to approve deal
The Senate passed the spending package by a bipartisan vote of 71 to 29, but the House of Representatives is out of town and not expected to take up the measure until Monday.
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'Apocalyptic wasteland': Biden admin. blocked warning on deteriorating Gaza situation after Oct. 7
Trump names former governor Kevin Warsh as Powell's successor for US Federal Reserve head
Trump sues IRS, Treasury Department for $10 billion over tax return leak
Trump administration to overturn Biden's Minnesota mining ban
The move has been in development for much of the past year and involves a complex series of legislative steps that will benefit Antofagasta's Twin Metals copper, cobalt, and nickel project.
Democratic states sue Trump administration over childcare fund freeze
California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota, and New York challenged the administration's freezing of more than $10 billion in federal childcare and family assistance funds based on alleged fraud.
Sen. Jacky Rosen calls Iran a global danger, urges tech lifeline for protesters - interview
Nevada senator urges a technological “lifeline” for Iranian protesters and coordinated sanctions to choke Tehran’s revenues in interview with the 'Post.'
US to withdraw from 66 international organizations deemed 'contrary to US interests'
The list included 31 UN organizations and 35 non-UN organizations, all deemed “contrary to the interests of the United States to remain a member of, participate in, or otherwise provide support to.”
Trump admin. advises Americans to consume alcohol in moderation in order to be healthier
The change is part of the new 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, the US government's roadmap to healthy drinking and eating practices with has wide-reaching influence.
Trump draws criticism after joking about transgender athlete at Kennedy Center
Remarks by President Donald Trump mocking a transgender athlete have sparked criticism, amid ongoing legal battles over transgender rights in the US.
White House posts new January 6 account ahead of fifth anniversary
The White House published a new January 6 webpage praising President Donald Trump’s actions, assigning blame to Democrats, Nancy Pelosi, and others ahead of the attack’s fifth anniversary.
Trump declares he will get impeached if Republicans lose midterms, plans to meet health insurers
Trump spoke to House Republicans at the Kennedy Center, a Washington performing arts center that was recently renamed to include a mention of Trump.
On This Day in 2021: January 6 US Capitol insurrection riots
Conspiracies surrounding the election, spread and promoted by Trump and many right-wing news outlets, led hundreds of people to surround the US Capitol and destroy federal property.
Hilton removes Minneapolis hotel from system over canceled ICE agent bookings
After ICE officers booked rooms using official government email addresses and rates, Hilton canceled their reservations, the Department of Homeland Security said in a post on social media platform X.
